President announces billion$ in increases for children’s grants, old age pension, public assistance

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 August 2025, 19:32 by Denis Chabrol President Irfaan Ali addressing a PPPC rally in Lethem President Irfaan on Sunday night announced multi-billion dollar increases in children’s grants, old age pension and public...

Law firm fails to strike out negligence claim over loan advice

Agreement: Couple claims law firm should have done more A Surrey law firm has failed to strike out a negligence claim brought by a married couple who claim they were forced to sell their home to fund litigation over a loan that was not repaid....

President announces planned increases in cash grant for school children, old age pension and public assistance

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday night announced a menu of measures for school children, pensioners and those who benefit from public assistance. At a PPP Civic rally in the Rupununi town of Lethem, the President announced that he intends to...

‘Guyana has moved from promise to progress under the PPP/C’ – Region 9 Chairman

Outlining several major accomplishments of the PPP/C government in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) over the last five years, Regional Chairman Brian Allicock said on Sunday that Guyana has moved from promise to progress under President...

Guyana, US strengthening security partnership with high-level talks

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and local national security leadership last week held follow-up discussions with the newly appointed United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Joseph M. Humire....

$200,000 per Guyanese child every year – Pres. Ali announces

President Dr Irfaan Ali has announced that the next People’s Progressive Party/Civic Government will give every Guyanese child in school $200,000 per term. “We are going to put in your children’s pockets an additional $200,000 in your pockets at a...

Region 9 warned to “beware of force-ripe” politicians

Residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) were today warned to be on the lookout for “force-ripe” politicians and leaders. Speaking at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic Elections Rally today at Lethem, former Chairman of the...

Jordan to reactivate national military service, says Prince Hussein

Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan announced on Sunday the reactivation of the country's national military service. During a meeting with young people from Irbid governorate, the Crown Prince said Jordanians must be prepared to serve and...

‘We are a serious government’ – PM Phillips assures Reg. 9 residents that promises made will be kept 

From cheaper, more reliable electricity to improved infrastructure, Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips told residents of Region Nine (Upper Takutu- Upper Essequibo) that any promise made will be kept. The retired Army Chief, who is...

GUYANA-ENVIRONMENT-President Ali urges urgent global action to protect biodiversity

OFAC can punish non-US persons for providing “material support” to sanctioned individuals; political party members possibly exposed if doing business with sanctioned persons

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 August 2025, 14:57 by Denis Chabrol The United States (US) Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has informed lawyers for sanctioned Guyanese businessmen Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and his son,...

New Demerara Harbour Bridge will open after elections- Jagdeo

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 August 2025, 10:29 by Denis Chabrol The new Demerara Harbour Bridge would be opening during September , Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said Saturday night. “You’ll be able to drive over that new bridge , I was hoping it...

President Ali calls for bold UN reforms

—amid global crises in Ukraine, Gaza & Haiti GUYANA’S President Dr. Irfaan Ali has warned that the ongoing global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, along with the decades of instability in Haiti, are not only directly affecting these nations but...

OPINION: Guyana elections raw: Screw, grease, erection, in a box

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 August 2025, 9:25 by Denis Chabrol by GHK Lall Screw without grease. Erection. In a box. It’s the new vocabulary of elections in Guyana. There’s something for everyone. Peepshow customers got a free ticket. Those who...

Guyana nominates Muhammad Ibrahim for top IICA post

THE Government of Guyana has announced the nomination of Muhammad Ibrahim for the position of Director-General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), highlighting his four decades of leadership in agricultural...

President Ali is set for a second term

Dear Editor, GENERAL and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1 are now just two weeks away. Guyana’s sleep-deprived President is set for a second term. Constitutionally, he is restricted to two terms. Future Presidents will speak of him...

All roads lead to Rising Sun Turf Club today for Guyana Cup 2025

The excitement in Guyana’s horse racing is higher than a skyscraper. All the top horses from near and far will be out to battle today at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. This golden event and mega concert will see the feature race pay...

President Ali: Reparations must go beyond financial compensation to confront inequalities rooted in slavery

PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has emphasised that reparations for slavery must go beyond financial compensation, calling instead for a global development pact that addresses inequalities in mental health, education, healthcare, and digital access. Ali...

Neron Barrow: Timehri’s gift to Guyana football  

Growing up in Timehri North, East Bank Demerara (EBD), Neron Barrow knows what sacrifice feels like. As a boy, he would travel from Timehri to Georgetown just to train and play football. The long road became his first training ground. Today,...

“Politics should only be about a battle of ideas” – GT councillor urges leaders, citizens to unite for Guyana’s advancement